A Massless String Is Wrapped Around a Cylinder of Mass

question 3

Multiple Choice

A massless string is wrapped around a cylinder of mass 0.400 kg and radius 0.100 m.The string is attached to the ceiling.The cylinder is released.As it falls,the string unwinds.What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the cylinder as it falls in m/s²?

• A)3.27
• B)4.91
• C)6.54
• D)7.61
• E)9.81

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